Centre for the Study of Terrorism and Political Violence (CSTPV) Research

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The Handa Centre for the Study of Terrorism and Political Violence (CSTPV),
established in 1994, is an independent academic research centre within the
School of International Relations of the University of St. Andrews. CSTPV is
dedicated to the study of the determinants, manifestations and consequences of
terrorism and other forms of political violence. In addition, CSTPV
investigates the responses of states, civil society and international
organisations to violent modes of waging conflict. CSTPV's research and
teaching are grounded in a belief in public service, global responsibility and
the desire to contribute to the enhancement of human security.

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This article builds upon recent scholarship in critical peace studies that focuses on the role of civil society actors in formal peacemaking processes, in short, peace talks, and post-conflict peacebuilding. The article ...

This special issue examines the complex relationship between radicalisation, victimhood and political violence. The interrelatedness of victims and perpetrators has been long recognised in the fields of criminology and ...

It is often taken more or less for granted that perpetrators of mass killings and other acts of violent atrocity dehumanise their victims in order to justify killing them. Drawing on the past decade of developments in ...

The chapter studies the provision and delivery of services to Spanish victims of terrorism by state entities. It also provides a historical account of the evolution of the system whilst taking into consideration the impact ...